10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,485 miles

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problem #7

Dec 291999

(reported on)

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brake pedal is applied under normal conditions it felt normal. Brakes would grab, and vehicle would keep rolling. It jerked forward three times before finally coming to a stop. The dealer has been contacted.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #6

Dec 231999

Cavalier

  • miles
ABS brakes are far too sensitive. It is nearly impossible to stop on a snowy grade.

- Franklin, OH, USA

problem #5

Aug 281999

Cavalier

  • miles
ABS brake problem; anti lock brakes locked up, causing driver to skid 127 feet before stopping. Driver hit an embankment, and vehcle did a 180 degree turn. This happened when braking in an emergency situation. No inclement weather.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #4

Aug 251999

Cavalier

  • miles
Braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to have a "metal to metal" sound, and extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine cause of the problem.

- Phildelphia, PA, USA

problem #3

Jul 311999

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving down the road 15mph, making a left turn, and a dog crossed in front of vehicle. Brakes failed, swerved and avoided hitting the dog. As a result, had an accident. Contacted the dealer.

- Gainesville, AL, USA

problem #2

Apr 051999

Cavalier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defective ABS system causing light to illuminate. Mjs

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #1

Feb 091999

Cavalier

  • miles
While traveling at a slow speed the brake pedal was depressed, but it felt like it was locked and it would not go down, causing the car to rear end the truck in front of it.

- Pace, FL, USA